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Ans. SSC CGL stands for Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level examination. It is a national level exam conducted by SSC to recruit candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in ministries, departments, and organizations of the Government of India. To apply for SSC CGL, you need to visit the official website of SSC and fill out the online application form before the deadline mentioned in the notification.

Ans. The eligibility criteria for SSC CGL exam are as follows: - The candidate must be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan/Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962. - The candidate must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. - The age limit varies for different posts, but generally, it is between 18 to 32 years.

Ans. The exam pattern of SSC CGL consists of four tiers: - Tier 1: It is a computer-based objective test with multiple-choice questions. It consists of four sections - General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Language and Comprehension. Each section carries 25 questions, and the total duration of the exam is 60 minutes. - Tier 2: It is also a computer-based test with multiple-choice questions. It consists of four papers - Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, and General Studies (Finance and Economics). The duration of each paper is 2 hours. - Tier 3: It is a descriptive paper conducted in pen and paper mode. It tests the writing skills of candidates in English or Hindi and carries 100 marks. - Tier 4: It is a skill test or computer proficiency test, depending on the nature of the post applied for.

Ans. The syllabus for the SSC CGL exam varies for different tiers. The major topics covered in each tier are as follows: - Tier 1: General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and Comprehension. - Tier 2: Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics, General Studies (Finance and Economics). - Tier 3: Essay Writing, Letter/Application Writing, Precis Writing. - Tier 4: Skill Test or Computer Proficiency Test.

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the SSC CGL exam. However, there is no negative marking in Tier 3. It is important to answer the questions carefully to avoid unnecessary deduction of marks.